"You say you saw a floating bear? However can that be? A dog in a barrel, a hippo too? What a wonderful sight to see." Once the most popular children's store on Paris' left bank, the now defunct Le Cirque Flottant (The Floating Circus) was a place where mum's, dads and children would go to buy clothes, experiment with new toys or find fun things for the home.

This swinging pendulum clock has a simple open face without glass or frame and the design is of a delightful selection of characters, a bear, elephant and inquisitive dog from an old French story book. With a stunning rustic blue border, good-looking colouring, a wonderful aged dial, and delightful storybook illustrations it is finished with an attractive pendulum which features an elephant afloat in an upturned boat.

Lightweight and easy to hang, this children's clock has a wooden base, printed face, metal hands and measures 26.5cms  (10.5") in diameter.

This is a beautiful example of an old French children's clock, designed by Timeworks Inc. Makes a fabulous gift, arrives boxed and complete with batteries.